Business Details
Trusted Personal Injury Lawyers in Portland, Maine
At Garmey Law, our mission is to provide aggressive and compassionate legal representation for individuals facing life-altering challenges. With decades of combined experience, our team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff collaborates across cases to share expertise and resources, ensuring clients receive the compensation and closure they deserve. We specialize in personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, wrongful death, and other civil litigation, operating on a contingency fee basis to ensure access to justice regardless of financial means.Recognized nationally for our trial success, we pride ourselves on taking on large opponents and holding negligent parties accountable. Our approach combines deep legal knowledge with empathy, prioritizing client needs throughout every case.
Services
Medical Malpractice
Wrongful Death
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Premises Liability
Product Liability
Civil Litigation
Highlights and features
- We have earned multi-million dollar verdicts in complex personal injury cases.
- Our team collaborates across specialties to maximize client outcomes.
- Contingency fee basis ensures no cost unless we win your case.
- Recognized as top attorneys by national legal accreditation bodies.
- Dedicated to representing underdogs against large corporations and insurers.
Associations and certifications
- American College of Trial Lawyers
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- American Association for Justice
- Super Lawyers
- Best Lawyers in America
What people say
Caring, compassionate
Go the extra mile
Aggressive attorney
Godsend during tragedy
In good hands
Services
Medical Malpractice
Our attorneys handle complex medical malpractice cases involving surgical errors, misdiagnosis, medication mistakes, and birth injuries. We work with top medical experts to prove negligence and secure compensation for ongoing care, lost income, and pain. With over 60 years of combined experience, we navigate Maine's strict screening process to achieve six- and seven-figure awards for clients.
Wrongful Death
We represent families in wrongful death cases resulting from defective products, medical errors, and workplace accidents. Our team secures compensation for funeral costs, lost financial support, and emotional distress while navigating statutory caps. Recent successes include $4.2 million verdicts for defective forklift deaths and $3 million settlements for elevator fatalities.
Product Liability
Our firm tackles manufacturers of dangerous consumer goods, medical devices, and industrial equipment. We investigate design flaws, manufacturing defects, and inadequate warnings to hold companies accountable. Recent cases secured $3 million for elevator deaths and $4.2 million for defective forklift fatalities through aggressive litigation strategies.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
We handle all vehicle collision types including truck, motorcycle, and boating accidents. Our attorneys negotiate with insurers and litigate when necessary to cover medical bills, lost wages, and property damage. Recent recoveries include $2 million motorcycle verdicts and $1 million jet ski settlement outcomes.
Premises Liability
We pursue claims against property owners for unsafe conditions causing serious injuries. Our team proves negligence through safety code violations and prior accident records. Notable results include $650,000 settlements for construction site spinal injuries and multiple six-figure premises liability recoveries.
People
Terry Garmey
Founding Partner
Recognized as Maine's first Inner Circle of Advocates member, Terry has 30+ years of trial experience securing hundreds of millions in verdicts. He mentors the team on complex litigation strategies while maintaining direct client involvement.
Christopher Harmon
Attorney
Specializes in medical malpractice cases with a focus on misdiagnosis and surgical errors. Brings technical expertise from engineering background to complex product liability litigation involving industrial equipment failures.
Ali Garmey Chardon
Attorney
Handles premises liability and wrongful death cases with aggressive courtroom tactics. Known for transforming complex technical evidence into compelling jury narratives during trials involving construction and product safety issues.
David Kreisler
Attorney
Focuses on motor vehicle accidents and insurance disputes. Manages high-volume case load while maintaining personalized client communication throughout the litigation process.
Gary Goldberg
Attorney
Specializes in product liability cases involving defective consumer goods. Leverages engineering expertise to analyze technical evidence and consult with expert witnesses for trial preparation.
Questions
What types of cases does Garmey Law handle?
We specialize in personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, wrongful death, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and other civil litigation cases across Maine and New England.
How are legal fees structured?
Most cases operate on a contingency fee basis - you pay nothing unless we win your case through settlement or trial verdict.
What compensation can I recover?
Potential compensation includes medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, funeral costs, and punitive damages depending on case specifics.
How long do cases typically take?
Case duration varies from months to years based on injury complexity, insurance negotiations, and court schedules while prioritizing maximum client recovery.
Do you handle out-of-state cases?
Yes, while based in Portland, we represent clients throughout New England and accept cases with national implications involving product liability and multi-jurisdictional issues.
Can I afford legal representation?
Our contingency model ensures access to justice regardless of financial status - no upfront costs required for personal injury or medical malpractice cases.
